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hammer weight

[/ˈhæmər weɪt/]
nounpl: hammer weights
peso do martelo
1. The weight of a hammer head, typically measured in pounds or kilograms, affecting the force and impact of the hammer
A 16-ounce hammer weight is standard for most carpentry work.
Um peso de martelo de 16 onças é padrão para a maioria dos trabalhos de carpintaria.
2. In track and field, the metal spherical ball attached to a steel wire used in the hammer throw competition
The men's hammer weight in Olympic competition is 7.26 kilograms.
O peso do martelo masculino em competição olímpica é de 7,26 quilogramas.
Synonyms
hammer head weighthammerhead

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peso do martelo
Standard term used in both carpentry and athletics contexts
Portugal
peso do martelo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in athletic competitions

Related Idioms & Phrases

swing a heavy hammer weight
throw the hammer weight
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